Word ASSESS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

assess

🇺🇸 [əˈsɛs]

Meanings

To evaluate or examine something in order to understand its quality, importance, or value. This action often involves collecting information and making judgments based on criteria, usually for a decision or improvement.

Examples

• The teacher will assess the students' progress at the end of the semester.
• They assessed the damage caused by the storm.
• We need to assess the risks before proceeding with the project.

Synonyms

evaluate • appraise • judge

Antonyms

ignore • overlook • disregard